Local Beaches:
There are
5 blue-flag beaches to choose from. The Marina, "Playa del Carregador"
and "Playa Romana" beaches, with
clean, white sand and the clear blue Mediterranean
Sea, are only a
ten-minute walk away.
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Maps &
Photos on the Local Beaches & Harbour
Local Golf:
There are two fantastic
golf courses in the area, both only a 30 minute drive away, prices are
very reasonable for a round of golf at both clubs.
Local Restaurants & Shops:
There are numerous
good-value,
Spanish Tapas bars and Swiss and Italian
restaurants on the sea front close to the
Marina. The nearby villages of both
Las Fuentes and Alcossebre are only a ten-minute walk away
where you will find restaurants ranging from typically Spanish to Chinese
and English fare, which are all reasonably priced, as are all the
friendly shops that are filled with fresh
produce daily.
The Villages:
Las
Fuentes, which is adjacent to Alcossebre,
is situated on the beautiful
"Costa del Azahar".
This area is well renowned for its orange and almond groves. In January
& February the almond trees start to come
into blossom and in May it's "Orange Blossom Time".
To the
North you will find the picturesque towns of Benicarló,
Peníscola,
and Vinaròs. Peníscola
is a beautiful town full of history as they filmed
"El Cid" there amongst the castle walls and on the white beaches.
Vinaròs is renowned for its local speciality seafood
dishes and each year in February they have a carnival which is on a par
with the" Mardi Gras" in Rio, really well worth a visit at that time of
year.
A one-hour drive
further North is Port Aventura, which has a full
sized Universal Theme Park and a Water Slide Park.
To the
South is Benicassim, which has a large Water World Park
(20 minutes drive) and
Castellón, which is wonderful for shopping.